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AGS 2023 Genealogical Symposium 

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Gene-y'all-ogy
Southeastern Genealogy Research

Presented by Robert S. Davis, Jr.

Saturday, August 12, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Augusta
3500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA

Join us for a day-long in person or virtual symposium to explore the resources and challenges of researching your Southeastern heritage. 

Register Now!

In-Person Event in Augusta, GA

Virtual Event

AGS Members In-Person
$47
Includes hot southern lunch and snacks
Non-Members In-Person
$57
Includes hot southern lunch and snacks
AGS Members Virtual
$25
Non-Members Virtual
$35
Please register by August 4, 2023
If you would prefer to mail your registration, please click here to download the form.  

Four sessions will include:
Session 1: Gone for a Soldier: Military Records of Georgia and the Old Southeast 1783-1761
Many of our military conflicts have been forgotten between the Revolution and the Civil War. The Southeastern U.S. is particularly rich in documenting individuals in these campaigns and in providing personal information for family history research. 
Session 3: People Finders in the Southeast
Understand records that help identify ancestors in specific places at specific times. Examples include: census records, court records, and land records.
Session 2: Gone for a Soldier: Military Records of Georgia and the Old Southeast 1783-1761
Many of our military conflicts have been forgotten between the Revolution and the Civil War. The Southeastern U.S. is particularly rich in documenting individuals in these campaigns and in providing personal information for family history research. 
Session 4: Fraud and the Family Fortune
This light-hearted talk exposes a colorful history of false and misguided tales of fortunes waiting to be claimed. It will show the pitfalls of wasting time on such ventures but will also examine how such records can still have genealogical value if used with caution. This will include records of Native American claims. 

Robert S. Davis, Jr.

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Bob Davis is a renowned genealogist who literally wrote the book​​ on the genealogical collections at the Georgia Archives. Davis has contributed to many  volumes and articles about Georgia genealogy, and he is among the foremost authorities on research in the state. His interests also encompass the American Revolution and all aspects about research in the Southeastern United States. He has built and outstanding genealogical collection at Wallace State Community College in Alabama where we has taught local and family history research for many years. He also teaches U.S. history, western civilization, world history, and continuing education classes on basic and advanced genealogy as well as southern, civil war, and computer genealogy.


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Location

Adamson Library
1058 Claussen Road, Suite 108
​Augusta, GA 30907

Adamson Library Hours:

Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
or by appointment 

To make an appointment, please email AugustaGenSociety@comcast.net. ​

Contact Us

​Send mail to: 
​Augusta Genealogical Society​

P O Box 3743
 Augusta GA 30914 

​706 722-4073

augustagensociety@comcast.net


  • Home
  • Adamson Library
    • Collections
  • Publications
    • Books by AGS
    • Indexes of Enslaved Persons
    • Guardian Records
    • Account Books Index
    • Support Books Index
    • Probate Court Minutes
    • Superior Court Records
    • Administrator/Trustee Records
    • Marriage Licenses/Certificates
    • Cemetery Publications
  • Education & Events
    • June Program
    • Genealogical Symposium
  • Membership
    • Membership Benefits
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Links
  • AGS Members
  • Webinar Recordings
  • Slave Importation Affidavit Book
  • Slave Inventories and Appraisments Book
  • ​Guardian Records Book
  • Southern Echoes
  • Ancestoring
  • Articles
  • Account Books Index
  • Support Books Index